ASTM F654-07
(Specification)Standard Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
Standard Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the attachment, finish, and dimensional requirements for residential chain link fence gates, including frames, posts, fabric, and hardware and accessories associated with them.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers detail requirements for residential chain link fence gates, gate posts, and accessories.
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Designation:F654 −07
StandardSpecification for
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Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF654;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
NOTE 1—The word polymer is used to describe all types of heat set
1. Scope
organic exterior coatings and is not applicable to metallic coatings, such
1.1 This specification covers detail requirements for resi-
as zinc or aluminum.
dential chain link fence gates, gate posts, and accessories.
5. Gate Frames, Fabric, Attachment, and Finish
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 GateFramesshallbeofaluminumorsteeltubing,round
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orsquare,andassembledbymeansofcornerfittingsorwelded,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
or formed by bending. The bend should be smooth and
A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas
continuous.
of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
5.1.1 Corner Fitted and Welded Gates shall have vertical
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
and horizontal interior members spaced so that no horizontal
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
dimension between outside members shall be greater than 5 ft
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
[1.524 m], and no vertical dimension between members shall
3. Classification
be greater than 5 ft [1.524 m].
3.1 Residential chain link fence gates are classified as
5.2 Fabric shall match that of the line fabric adjacent to the
follows:
gate opening or as required by specifications or drawings, or
3.1.1 Type I—Single Swing
both. However, fabric having a breaking strength equivalent to
3.1.2 Type II—Double Swing
or greater than the fabric used in the line of fence may be used.
3.2 No gate leaf over 6 ft [1.829 m] in height or over 6 ft
5.3 AttachmentofFabrictoGateFrame—Stretch the fabric
[1.829 m] in width shall be classified as residential, regardless
so it is taut and fastened to frames by one of the following
of use or location.
methods:
5.3.1 Place a round rod or flat bar through the fabric and
4. Manufacture
fastenwithclipsorbands,atamaximumspacingof12in.[305
4.1 Zinc-coated steel frames shall be zinc-coated in accor-
mm]oncenter,ofsufficientstrengthtoholdfabrictautbetween
dance with the zinc coating specified for the fence framework. the vertical frame members. Clips or bands shall conform to
Welded joints shall have suitable rust preventive coating
the profile of the frame members.
applied to the welds. 5.3.2 Place a round rod or flat bar through the fabric and
fasten with a J-bolt through the holes in the frame.
4.2 Aluminum gate frame shall be the same base material
5.3.3 Fasten all fabric to horizontal frame members and to
and alloy as specified for the fence framework.Aluminum gate
any interior frame members by means of clips, tie wires, or
frames may be assembled with corner fittings.
bands suitable to retain the fabric to the frame members.
4.3 Polymer-coated steel or aluminum frame shall be poly-
Spacing should be at a maximum of 18 in. [450 mm] apart.
mer coated as specified for framework. Polymer-coated steel
6. Dimensions and Weights (of Gate Frames and Gate
frames may be assembled with corner fittings. Welded joints
Posts)
shall have suitable preventive coating applied to the welds.
6.1 Dimension (Height):
6.1.1 The vertical dimension (height) of the gate should be
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
2 in. [60 mm] less than the specified height of the adjacent
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories.
fence.
Current edition approved July 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approved
6.1.2 Where interior members are required, they shall be
in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F654 - 03. DOI: 10.1520/F0654-
evenly spaced between outside members.
07.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.2 Dimension (Width)—Gate opening sizes are figured on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
the inside dimensions between gate posts. The actual width of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the gate panel shall be equal to the opening minus the space
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required for free operation of hinges and latches.
TABLE 1 Fence Frames (Minimum Requirements)
Outside Dimension Pipe, Wall Thickness, Nominal Weight,
in. [mm] in. [mm] lb/ft [kg/m]
Steel:
Round tube 1.315 [33.4] 0.065 [1.65] 0.8681 [1.29]
Square tube
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